Preserving and transforming the ritual

In this article, we analyse how Communion as a religious ritual is perceived in rapidly changing circumstances. As a case study, we examine the views of Finnish Lutheran ministers and parishioners regarding online Communion and use empirical data (N = 333) collected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ins...

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Authors: Kallatsa, Laura (Author) ; Mikkola, Sini (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2024
In: Studia theologica
Year: 2024, Volume: 78, Issue: 1, Pages: 44–61
RelBib Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KBE Northern Europe; Scandinavia
KDD Protestant Church
NBP Sacramentology; sacraments
ZG Media studies; Digital media; Communication studies
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